Application Information
The Summer (May, June, July) and Fall (August) 2026 Admissions Application is now open!
The application can be found at apply.msstate.edu.
Students can apply via the Common App beginning August 5.
On Monday, July 21 students received an email with a link to create an account in the application portal. Creating an account before receiving this email may result in the wrong entry term and issues submitting the application.
The application is simple to submit- all you need is yourself and a computer. It will will ask questions like your address, anticipated major, and your parent or guardian's contact information.
All high school and/or college transcripts and optional SAT/ACT scores, can be submitted after your application. Please note that these, along with your $50 application fee or NACAC fee waiver, must be submitted before your application is reviewed for admission. Once all required materials are received, it will take 10-15 days for your application to be processed and for you to be notified of the decision. You will receive an email at the address used on your application and a letter in the mail.
Housing priority is determined by when your admissions application is submitted. The earlier your application is submitted, the earlier your housing selection timeslot will be.
Past Application Screen Recording
This screen recording is from the 2024–2025 Admissions Application. Please note that you must wait until August 1 at 8 p.m. CT to begin your application, and you must select the year 2026 when applying. In this example, the user created their account prior to applying. If you do not create your account before August 1 at 8 p.m. CT, you will need to do so before starting your application.
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